Su Binglan's casual remark incited Tong Xingtong to feel an urge to leap up and strike her, but her remaining rationality urged her to always maintain a ladylike image.

Ladylike! Ladylike!

"Do you know what we're talking about?" Chu Yanran suddenly asked, her interest apparent as she looked toward Su Binglan.

Su Binglan had only recently arrived but seemed to have grasped everything, now representing Ye Chen in starting a cooperation talk.

"It's just about one thing, benefits!" Su Binglan turned and smiled, "Empress Chu, we've met a few times, I know your identity, and you're clear about my background. We both see this clearly, so let's not beat around the bush!"

"He told you about the formula?" Chu Yanran frowned.

That formula was as vital as Ye Chen's life. Handing it to Su Binglan was akin to entrusting her with his life. Thinking this, Chu Yanran felt the urge to go mad.

"Of course!" Su Binglan spoke assertively, undeterred even by the presence of Chu Yanran, the enchantress.

"Ye Chen is my idol, and I will take full responsibility for the matters regarding the formula in his hands!"

Chu Yanran's pretty face tightened, and she looked at Ye Chen with complex emotions.

"I'm not very good at negotiating interests, so I'll let her talk with you!" Ye Chen spread his hands, content to remain on the sidelines.

Just now, the two had whispered some secretive words and Su Binglan quietly told him that she understood the full story of this matter, and that he should let her handle the ensuing affairs.

Ye Chen was not an outstanding negotiator, mostly because he was too soft-hearted towards women; he was aware of this flaw, so he let Su Binglan take control of the situation, trusting that the enchantress wouldn't let him suffer a loss.

"How do you want to talk?" Chu Yanran said sharply, looking seriously at Su Binglan.

Chu Yanran, a business empress, was also profoundly cunning. Even though she harbored feelings for Ye Chen, she wouldn't let romance disrupt her way of handling things.

Chu Yanran intentionally mentioned investing ten billion and offering Ye Chen twenty percent of the shares to shock him and thus swiftly secure the development rights to Ye Chen's formula.

Ye Chen, unseasoned in the business world, even knowing his formula was valuable, would never realize just how invaluable it was!

Even letting Ye Chen pull off getting something for nothing with all twenty percent of the shares, Chu Yanran would still make a huge profit!

That's why Tong Xingtong didn't stop her from throwing out the twenty percent share offer. The benefits hidden in that small pill were simply immeasurable!

Ye Chen was unaware of the massive benefits, but Su Binglan certainly knew, as her Wanshi Medicine was the leading company in the Huaxia medical market!

"I think, you all know, I'm in pharmaceuticals, so if you want to cooperate, just directly invest in my company with money!" Being all smart people, Su Binglan didn't beat around the bush and spoke very simply and directly.

"Your company can produce that kind of pill?" Chu Yanran laughed.

"Not previously, but from now on, we can!" Su Binglan said. "Ye Chen will hand over the formula to me for technological development, and those pills will soon be mass-produced!"

"Then why didn't you do it yourselves originally?" Chu Yanran said, her expression darkening as she looked at the man. "Ye Chen, your girlfriend is running a huge pharmaceutical company, so why did you come looking for me to cooperate initially?"

Chu Yanran was furious because Ye Chen was just too detestable! Su Binglan's Wanshi Medicine was a leading enterprise, yet Ye Chen still went to her to seek cooperation! This bastard not only deceived her personally but also cheated her business instincts!

"Initially, I didn't know Su Binglan. At that time, among the people I knew, only you were capable of running a pharmaceutical company!" Ye Chen replied with a bitter smile. "Unfortunately, you didn't believe me, you rejected it!"

"What!" Chu Yanran's heart quivered, realizing that she had unwittingly set the stage for this scenario!

"Yes! When Ye Chen first approached you, he didn't know me!" Su Binglan smiled charmingly. "Empress Chu, I must thank you. Thank you for declining his request to cooperate! Without you, this big piece of the pie wouldn't have been mine to devour, I wouldn't even have met Ye Chen!"

"Thank you, your refusal allowed me to meet the love of my life!" Su Binglan sincerely said.

Having said all this, Su Binglan actually bowed to Chu Yanran as if Chu Yanran had bestowed her with a great favor.

Su Binglan's seemingly sincere gratitude turned into the most terrifying attack, shattering Chu Yanran's heart into pieces!

Chu Yanran was a legendary figure in the business world, hailed as the Empress. She was incredibly intelligent and from a simple conversation, she understood the ins and outs of the situation!

"In such a short time, the two of you have decided on a life together?!"

Chu Yanran felt an indescribable bitterness in her heart. She hadn't expected that letting go just once would lead to consequences she deeply regretted, leaving her with no chance to redeem herself.

Whether it was Ye Chen's medicinal formula or he himself, both were of great concern to Chu Yanran.

The formula could expand her business empire once more, while Ye Chen could give her a sense of tranquility, comfort, and small joys.

"Love at first sight, do you understand?" Su Binglan said, and Yanran smiled like a multitude of flowers in bloom.

Chu Yanran's mind was in turmoil. Her thoughts had been exceptionally clear, but Su Binglan's words were like a bolt from the blue, completely dumbfounding her.

"Wanshi Medicine's current market value is only about 2.5 billion!" Tong Xingtong, seeing Chu Yanran in a dire state, spoke for her. "What if we consider Ye Chen's formula and Yanran International offers to buy your Wanshi Medicine for 5 billion?"

The despondent Chu Yanran was suddenly enlightened by Tong Xingtong's idea—to buy Wanshi Medicine in one go and tightly hold it in her grasp!

"You know about Wanshi Medicine, so naturally you know who I am. The Su Family isn't lacking this 5 billion," Su Binglan said with a mysterious smile. "However, Wanshi Medicine is my personal asset. I don't plan to let my family invest, so I am offering Yanran International a lucrative deal!"

"You're not selling?" Tong Xingtong raised an eyebrow. "You know, even if Wanshi Medicine were to last another ten years, it can't confidently claim that its assets will double, let alone us offering you 5 billion directly into your personal account!"

"I absolutely won't sell the company!" Su Binglan remained unmoved. "Moreover, Wanshi Medicine is still in its development stage. In the future, my company will definitely dominate the global pharmaceutical market!"

Chu Yanran and Tong Xingtong exchanged a look secretly. Su Binglan was indeed a shrewd person; she knew that once those formulas were developed, it might only take a few years for Wanshi Medicine to become globally recognized.

"I would rather find a partner than let my family interfere with the management of my business, so I am giving you this opportunity now!" Su Binglan looked at Chu Yanran. "Empress Chu, Wanshi Medicine currently only has some influence in Huaxia. If you invest 5 billion, I'll expand Wanshi Medicine throughout Asia and give you twenty percent of the shares!"

"That's asking for a lot, twenty percent of Wanshi Medicine's shares for 5 billion?" Tong Xingtong scoffed, clearly provoked by Su Binglan's statement.

"It might not be worth it now, but in the future, it will definitely exceed this amount!" Su Binglan asserted confidently.

Su Binglan's declaration was so resolute, yet Chu Yanran and the others did not argue. They were all fully aware of the formulas' value.

However, the atmosphere at the scene was surprisingly tense, making even Ye Chen, who had been irrelevant till then, feel uncomfortable.

"Does this also represent your intentions?" Chu Yanran's gaze toward Ye Chen was cold.

"Yes!" Ye Chen nodded. "Originally, I approached you for a partnership, wanting you to lead everything, but you seemed to not trust me and you declined!"

"Haha!" Chu Yanran laughed bitterly, unable to exhaust her inner suffering.

Initially, Ye Chen had seemed like a charlatan, touting a few pills as miraculous medicines and describing their effects as fantastically unparalleled. Chu Yanran had not believed him.

However, who would have thought that after testing those pills, Chu Yanran actually discovered their truly miraculous nature. She herself had witnessed this miracle; after taking the Revitalizing Pill for half a month, her symbol of loyalty had genuinely regrown!

Those tiny pills showed her immense potential profits, spurring Chu Yanran's excitement!

She had Tong Xingtong approach Ye Chen to discuss partnership matters. Eventually, she even came in person, not only wanting to develop Ye Chen's formulas but also hoping to rekindle their connection. But now, it seemed she had been too wishful.

"A hundred billion for sixty percent of the shares, that's the biggest concession I can make!" Chu Yanran finally said, her tone leaving no room for refusal.

"Congratulations," Su Binglan smiled like a flower. "I can't accept your concession. I can only give you forty percent of the shares for one million!"

Chu Yanran was icy cold as she stared at Su Binglan, now truly perceiving her as a rival.

Su Binglan was a seductress, not the least intimidated as she confidently faced Empress Chu.

Watching the two women's unyielding and confrontational demeanor, the others in the room were somewhat anxiously silent.

Tong Xingtong and Ye Wushuang both had grim expressions. Su Binglan's background was immense, and they did not wish for Chu Yanran to clash with her!

Wen Rou also showed signs of nervousness. Chu Yanran's business empire was growing, becoming no weaker than some prominent families. Even though the Su Family had a profound heritage, they did not want to offend such a colossal force. They hoped Su Binglan would not rupture relations with her!

"Staring at each other like this, don't your eyes get tired?" Ye Chen's voice softly entered the conversation. "Why don't we sit down, have some tea, and play together nicely?"

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